The statement comes as 36 retired US generals and admirals voiced their support for the JCPOA in an open letter released on August 12, calling on the US Congress to throw its weight behind the agreement.

On August 8, 29 US nuclear scientists, including five Nobel laureates, sent a letter to President Barack Obama, praising the JCPOA as „innovative“ and „stringent.“ They said it can serve „as a guidepost for future non-proliferation agreements.“